1. Place your jewellery in a bowl of hot water with a few drops of original dish detergent. Using an old toothbrush or other soft brush, gently scrub behind the stone where dust and soap is usually collected. If the dirt has caked or hardened, you may have to soak the setting a bit longer and scrub again. Lastly rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
2. Remove all jewellery before any vigorous activities. All gemstones though usually hard, are brittle and can chip if hit against a hard surface. Even a diamond can chip if hit the right way. Every day household items can ruin your gemstone jewellery. Don't expose your gems to the chemicals in cleaning products, hair care products, fragrances and cosmetics.
3. When getting dressed, put your jewellery on last. Remove your jewellery before showering or cleaning. Soap can leave a sparkle-dimming film. Similiarly, do not wear jewellery when applying makeup and face/body powder, as they can dull its shine. Always apply makeup and hair spray BEFORE you put your jewellery on. Wash and dry your hands before handling your jewellery to avoid smudging the gemstones with natural oils in your fingers. At the end of the day, take your jewellery off first.
4. When travelling or storing your jewellery, be careful to wrap your jewellery in soft cloth or gem papers so that the stones do not clank together with the possibility of chipping or scratching the polished surface of your jewellery. Store the jewellery inside a secure crushproof container when travelling.
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